I am filing for divorce in AZ. Does he have to pay child support now or once the divorce decree is signed by the judge

The Clearinghouse does not set up an "account" for your case until there is a court order (e.g. a temporary order or a divorce decree), and once...

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Marriage Certificate

When a woman marries, she signs the marriage license using her maiden name. There is nowhere on the certificate for her to sign in her married...

Question about Family Court appeals.

An appeal is meant to address a legal error in a judge's ruling (not just a disagreement with the judge's findings and orders). If you have...

Who is responsible for paying the clearing house fees?

The parent who pays child support is required to pay the Clearinghouse fee.

How can I avoid getting stuck in a state where I have no family?

Relocation is not based on "joint" vs. "sole" custody/decision-making, it's based on the best interests of the child. If a divorce has been filed,...

How do I fight a motion to dismiss in a parenting time case?

You can file a response to a motion filed by the other side, but you only have a limited amount of time to do so. I recommend you consult with an...

What is the ad called that you run when serving someone is unsuccessful in a child custody case?

I believe you are referring to "service by publication." This is a specific process that generally requires the court's consent. You can find more...

What are Arizona's law regarding a mother's right to naming her child?

If you are not married, the mother has the legal right to name the child at birth; however, if the father establishes paternity rights through the...

Me & my ex girl friend have protection orders on one another with different dates. when they both in effect she has violated it

These are completely separate issues. If you violated the order of protection against you, you can be prosecuted regardless of how many times she...

If I get a legal separation for the purpose of continuing medical insurance coverage, can it later be switched to a divorce?

A legal separation can be "converted" to a divorce before the Decree of Legal Separation is entered by the court. If one or both parties wishes to...